Pupils were asked to strut their stuff like Sturridge, blissfully unaware the 24-year-old was behind them. The England star then showed the gobsmacked kids how it should be done. In the classroom, Sturridge showed plenty of class.

“I can do flips and tricks, dibs and dabs,” Sturridge told one child as he gyrated his arms. “Keep your arms out and make like you don’t care.”

And Sturridge wasn’t lost for words when one seven-year-old confessed to being an Everton supporter - clearly a youngster who prefers to look “Goodison on the dancefloor”.

“Most cool people I know support Liverpool,” he laughed, “but you’re cool.”

Sturridge, however, decided to throw in the towel after one pupil unveiled his own goal celebration - a series of cartwheels. “This guy has too much in his locker,” he laughed.

The soccer star’s surprise school visit was captured on video by Liverpool FC staff as part of the club’s regular “Kop Kids” feature.

And the Anfield ace admitted it was a very different challenge after a season spent taking defenders to school.

But it’s not the only time the former Chelsea and Manchester City man has shown off his moves to young fans.

In August a video of Sturridge celebrating with teenage fan Jordan Macavoy after the club’s early-season Capital One Cup win over Notts County became an online hit.

Sturridge couldn’t resist joining in with Jordan as the pair performed smooth moves near the striker’s car.